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Published on May 10, 2024 - 19:19 GMT

Georgian PM urged to withdraw the Law on Transparency of Foreign Influence, guarantee the safety of journalists and uphold press ...

Joint letter calls on the PM to uphold press freedom in Georgia Protesters in Tbilisi against the reintroduced Russian-style "foreign agent" law. Photo: Mariam Nikuradze/OC Media The International Press Institute (IPI) today joined press freedom, …

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Published on May 10, 2024 - 19:19 GMT

Ukraine: MFRR partners highlight ongoing press freedom issues

MFRR partners today highlight ongoing press freedom concerns in Ukraine, over two years following the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion. While Ukraine was at first quick to unite in the face of armed aggression, setting aside internal conflicts and …

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Published on May 10, 2024 - 11:31 GMT

North Macedonia: Media freedom groups urge authorities to cease harassment of journalist Furkan Saliu

Dear Minister for Internal Affairs Mr. Pance Toskovski, Dear President of VMRO DPMNE Mr. Hristijan Mickoski, The undersigned media freedom and freedom of expression organisations are writing to express our grave concern at the harassment of prominent …

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Published on May 8, 2024 - 16:59 GMT

New Media Incubator: The Italian journalism network using Twitch to reach young audiences

New Media Incubator participants Centro di giornalismo permanente applied media innovation strategies to a network to support freelancers. Centro di giornalismo permanente May 8, 2024 The Centro di giornalismo permanente team during production This article …

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Published on May 8, 2024 - 09:46 GMT

Russia: IPI condemns new arrests of journalists for alleged links to Navalny

Authorities detain Reuters producer Konstantin Gabov and AP video journalist Sergey Karelin Late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny (archive image) EPA-EFE/MAXIM SHIPENKOV The IPI global network today condemns the latest arrests in Russia targeting …

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Published on May 8, 2024 - 09:46 GMT

Media Freedom Rapid Response to conduct urgent mission to Italy

Worsening state of media freedom prompts consortium visit to Rome Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni talks with journalists at the end of a meeting with the opposition, at Palazzo Chigi in Rome, Italy, 11 August 2023 (EPA-EFE/FABIO FRUSTACI) The growing …

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Published on May 8, 2024 - 09:46 GMT

Libertà di stampa in Italia: il consorzio europeo Media Freedom Rapid Response in missione a Roma

Interferenza politica in RAI, cause vessatorie e vendita AGI al centro della visita Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni talks with journalists at the end of a meeting with the opposition, at Palazzo Chigi in Rome, Italy, 11 August 2023 (EPA-EFE/FABIO …

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Published on May 6, 2024 - 17:36 GMT

New Media Incubator: How migrant-focused media Baynana strengthened its newsroom in six months

This article was written by the Baynana team and lightly edited by IPI for length and clarity. Receive regular updates on IPI’s innovation and media sustainability work by subscribing to our newsletter, The Outlook: Media Innovation Unlocked. The journey …

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Published on May 6, 2024 - 10:55 GMT

Serbia: MFRR partners demand Belgrade court set Belarusian journalist free

Andrey Gniot at risk of deportation under politically motivated charges Andrey Gnyot. Source: andrewgnyot / Instagram The undersigned partner organizations of the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) demand the immediate release of Andrey Gniot, a …

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Published on May 6, 2024 - 04:37 GMT

IPI condemns Israel’s closure of Al Jazeera

Decision sends a chilling message to all media in the country Ralf Liebhold/Shutterstock The International Press Institute (IPI), a global network of editors, media executives, and leading journalists, strongly condemns the Israeli government’s decision to …

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Published on May 5, 2024 - 15:27 GMT

Serbia: State Influence on Media Ownership: Igor Žeželj and Telecom Srbija

This article is part of a series published by IPI exploring the role of media owners with cross-sectoral business interests in shaping the media landscape in Central and Eastern Europe. This includes examining the relationship of their business interests …

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Published on May 5, 2024 - 14:26 GMT

Czech Republic: The rise and rise of Daniel Křetínský

This article is part of a series published by IPI exploring the role of media owners with cross-sectoral business interests in shaping the media landscape in Central and Eastern Europe. This includes examining the relationship of their business interests …

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Published on May 5, 2024 - 14:05 GMT

The rise of KESMA: How Orbán’s allies bought up Hungary’s media

This article is part of a series published by IPI exploring the role of media owners with cross-sectoral business interests in shaping the media landscape in Central and Eastern Europe. This includes examining the relationship of their business interests …

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Published on May 3, 2024 - 14:39 GMT

Internationaler Tag der Pressefreiheit 2024: Die Bedeutung des Journalismus für unsere Welt

IPI betont die Bedeutung des freien, unabhängigen und kritischen Journalismus für die Bewältigung der globalen Herausforderungen Shutterstock/christianthiel.net Am Welttag der Pressefreiheit 2024 richtet das Deutsche Nationalkomitee des International Press …

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Published on May 3, 2024 - 14:39 GMT

WPFD: Press freedom matters because humanity matters

IPI members on why we must protect journalism Press freedom matters because humanity matters. IPI Executive Board Chair Khadija Patel puts it succinctly in a special video from IPI members to mark World Press Freedom Day. Today, on World Press Freedom Day, …

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Published on May 3, 2024 - 14:39 GMT

World Press Freedom Day’s interview with Věra Jourová

Over the past five years, Věra Jourová, Vice-President of the European Commission for Values and Transparency, has been leading the Commission’s efforts to strengthen media freedom under its Democracy Action Plan. This has resulted in an unprecedented …

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Published on May 3, 2024 - 14:39 GMT

Burkina Faso bans media over critical coverage of military

Authorities suspend foreign media and block news sites over coverage of HRW report on alleged military killings of civilians Burkina Faso special forces take part on the last day of the US-led Flintlock 2023 annual military training exercise, hosted by the …

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Published on May 3, 2024 - 07:32 GMT

World Press Freedom Day 2024: Media freedom groups sound the alarm over press freedom in Europe

More than 1,000 media freedom violations recorded in past year Photo by Habib Dargham / Shutterstock On World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) 2024, the partner organisations of the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) stand in solidarity with media workers …

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Published on May 2, 2024 - 11:00 GMT

11 trailblazing organizations shortlisted for 2024 Free Media Pioneer award

Ahead of this year’s World Press Freedom Day, IPI and IMS are proud to announce the 11 organizations shortlisted for the 2024 IPI-IMS Free Media Pioneer award. These outstanding organizations from around the globe are meeting the moment by defending press …

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Published on April 30, 2024 - 09:13 GMT

Terrorism investigation into Catalan journalist raises concerns ahead of elections

Political motives suspected in ‘exiled’ Catalonia journalist probe Shutterstock / fandinochia Journalists and media freedom organizations express concern over the investigation for terrorism of Catalan journalist Jesús Rodríguez Sellés, now residing in …

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